Ards International Guitar Festival 2026

Wednesday 15 – Sunday 19 April

Various locations within Newtownards

For guitar aficionados everywhere, Ards International Guitar Festival is a celebration of guitar music every April in Newtownards — featuring gigs, free fringe events, guitar clinics and a gallery exhibition, showcasing blues, folk, rock, classical and more from the most talented local and international artists.

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